Sports

Bayern win UEFA Super Cup 31 Aug 2013 - 01:12 am

layers of Bayern Munich celebrate after winning the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea FC at Eden Stadium in...

Lorenzo tops practice at Silverstone 31 Aug 2013 - 01:10 am

LONDON, England: Defending champion Jorge Lorenzo turned up the heat on his rivals as he produced the quickest time in the second free...

Bolt sprints to Zurich victory 31 Aug 2013 - 01:10 am

Spectators get autographs from Usain Bolt of Jamaica, as he celebrates winning the men’s 100 metres at the Weltklasse Diamond League athletics meeting...

Disgraced sprinter Johnson leads anti-doping cause 31 Aug 2013 - 01:07 am

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price of Jamaica celebrates with the mascot, after winning the 200 metres. LONDON, England: Disgraced drugs cheat Ben Johnson has resurfaced as...

Australia wants to play day-night Test matches 31 Aug 2013 - 01:05 am

Fire-eaters entertain the crowd during the Twenty20 International cricket match between England and Australia at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, southern England, on...

Sri Lanka seek clarification on shelved Zimbabwe tour 31 Aug 2013 - 01:04 am

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s scheduled tour of Zimbabwe has been thrown in doubt after the African nation sought to postpone the series starting in...

Aussies boosted as Finch fireworks end long victory drought 31 Aug 2013 - 01:04 am

Southampton: Record-breaking batsman Aaron Finch (pictured) thinks a first win in any format in six months will give Australia a huge dose of...

Platini still backs Qatar 2022 World Cup in winter 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

Real Madrid’s captain Iker Casillas (left) and Brazilian midfielder Kaka pose with the trophy after beating Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 in the Teresa...

Transfer system is robbery, says Michel 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

MONTE CARLO: UEFA president Michel Platini (pictured) called for a sweeping reform of the transfer system yesterday, describing the current system to a...

Bosque retains Casillas, drops Chelsea trio 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

MADRID, Community of Madrid: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has once again kept faith with captain Iker Casillas as he named his squad...

Signings not guaranteed: Moyes 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager David Moyes says he is still not sure whether he will bring any new players into Old...

Bale to cost Real €91m, says report 31 Aug 2013 - 01:01 am

MADRID, Community of Madrid: Gareth Bale’s prolonged transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid is set to be finalised after the two clubs...

US Open: Top seeds survive on day of mixed fortunes 31 Aug 2013 - 12:58 am

NEW YORK: The contrasting fortunes of Grand Slam tennis were on full display at the US Open on Thursday. Some dreams were made...

Golf: Top three have set their eyes on $10m play-off prize 31 Aug 2013 - 12:56 am

Tiger Woods of the US and Adam Scott of Australia prepare to play from the 10th tee during the first round of the...

Nadal fuelled by passion in comeback year 31 Aug 2013 - 12:56 am

NEW YORK: Overcoming hardship makes you stronger, according to Rafa Nadal, who is proving his point with a sensational comeback year and a...

QBSF ready to host $250,000 event 31 Aug 2013 - 12:54 am

Doha: Qatar Snooker and Billiards Federation (QBSF) will host the 2013 World 9-Ball Championship (W9BC) of the World Pool-Billiard Association from September 2...

Record-breaker Finch stars as Australia crush England 30 Aug 2013 - 04:56 am

Australia’s Aaron Finch celebrates making 156 runs off 63 balls during the T20 international match against England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton,...

Federer, Serena cruise; Pennetta stuns Errani 30 Aug 2013 - 04:52 am

Flavia Pennetta of Italy salutes the crowd as she celebrates victory in her second round match against compatriot Sara Errani at the 2013...